1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 751 kg more than 1957 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
